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Guides, recommendations and seasonal picks for board, card and dice games.
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AI Board Game Quiz November 2026: 15 Questions, UNO to Final Boss
The board game quiz for November 2026: 15 questions on family games, award winners and game mechanics, five levels, over two million points. Play along now!
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AI Deutscher Spielepreis 2026: Sanctuary Wins – the Top 10
Deutscher Spielepreis 2026: Sanctuary beats Boss Fighters QR and Galactic Cruise, Toriki takes the children's prize. The top 10 and what they tell us.
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AI SPIEL Essen 2026: Numbers, Tickets, New Releases and Awards
SPIEL Essen 2026 (October 22–25): 997 exhibitors, 1,885 new releases, all eight halls. Opening hours, tickets, trends and the Deutscher Spielepreis.
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Dice Games for Summer Vacation: 7 Compact Hits for Any Trip
The best travel-friendly dice games for your 2026 vacation: light, quick to explain and windproof. With concrete picks for families, couples and solo play.
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Card Games for Summer Evenings: 7 Hits for the Patio
The best card games for warm summer evenings: compact, quick to teach and ideal for the patio, balcony or campfire. Picks for 2 to 6 players for 2026.
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Games for the Beach & Garden: 7 Wind-Proof Outdoor Picks
The best games for the beach, backyard and balcony: wind-proof, sturdy and quick to explain. Outdoor-ready board and card game picks for summer 2026.
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Travel Games 2026: 7 Small, Light Games for Any Vacation
The best travel games of 2026: small, light and carry-on friendly. Compact picks for the plane, train, beach and hotel room, for families and couples alike.
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Family Games for Long Car Trips: 7 Travel-Ready Boredom Busters
The best games for long family car trips: compact, no loose pieces and quick to explain. Travel-ready picks for your 2026 vacation, from preschool age up.
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Party Games for Barbecue Season: 7 Loud Hits for Big Groups
The best party games for barbecues and garden parties in 2026: quick to explain, built for big groups and guaranteed to lift the mood. Picks for every crowd.
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The Best Two-Player Games: 7 Duels That Shine for Two
The best board and card games for two players: tense duels for couples and game nights for two. Picks from light to demanding for 2026, all built for two.
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Quick Games Under 20 Minutes: 7 Hits for Any Spare Moment
The best quick board and card games under 20 minutes: ideal for a break, a last game of the night or a warm-up. Compact recommendations for 2026.
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Card Games for Kids 6 and Up: 7 Hits That Need No Reading
The best card games for kids ages 6 and up: quick to explain, playable without reading skills and fun for the whole family. Our recommendations for 2026.
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Kennerspiele for Summer Evenings: 7 Deeper Games for Long Nights
The best Kennerspiele for relaxed summer evenings in 2026: demanding but accessible. Picks for 2 to 4 players, from strategy to engine building and tile laying.